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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,280.41, 16,928.60 and 9,623.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,280.41, 16,928.60 and 9,623.21 is: 13,265.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,280.41 : 16,928.60 = 9,623.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,280.41/16,928.60 = 9,623.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,280.41x = 16,928.60 × 9,623.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,280.41x = 162,907,340.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,907,340.05/12,280.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,265.63

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